Category: Biblical Homemaking & Education
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Embracing God’s Path: Transition from MBA Career Woman to Homemaker, Homeschooler, Homesteader, and Grandmother
Commemorating the third anniversary of a home invasion and arson, the author reflects on experiencing several life changes including a pandemic, losing loved ones, and joyful events. After striving towards a worldly, independent lifestyle, the author faced burnout, reevaluated her ambitions, and embraced a God-centered, service-oriented life. Now, expecting a…
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Understanding the Biblical Feasts with a Christian Perspective: A Co-op Lesson Plan
In exploring biblical feasts and Jewish holidays, the author created a lesson plan for middle school students about the fall feasts in Judaism – Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. The lessons aim to introduce these feasts, their significance, and connections to Christianity. Activities include discussions, viewing relevant pictures and…
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Learning Through Games: Top 10 Picks
The author shares their top 10 favorite educational games that are both engaging and beneficial for children’s learning development. These range from classic games like Cranium, Monopoly, and Scrabble to more adventurous games like Scavenger Hunt Adventure and Oregon Trail. The author also introduces unique variants like Bibleopoly and the…
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10 Effective Ways to Make the Most of Your Grocery Budget!
After a recent visit to the grocery store, my total spending amounted to $128.44, which I found to be quite reasonable considering the items I purchased and my average weekly grocery bill of $250.00. The receipt proudly displayed a savings of $62.11, equating to a significant discount of 48%. As…
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FREE Books!!! “Stuff Your Kindle” Links to Help Your Search! Here’s What I Found.
Amazon is doing their “Stuff Your Kindle” Day where you can get as many kindle books as you’d like. Many authors have made their books FREE for this event. Others are steeply discounted. Below I’m sharing what we stuffed into our Kindle library. You do have to sort through some…
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The Great Brownie Recipe Experiment: Fine-tuning a Family Favorite
Our family conducted an experiment to perfect their brownie recipe, testing variations of ingredients like sugar, cocoa, and milk. Results showed that adjustments could improve texture and taste. They plan to reduce butter, increase milk, and substitute some sugar with maple syrup. Feedback on their original recipe is welcomed.
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The Essential Pantry: Checklist and Video Tour
Maintaining a well-stocked pantry is crucial amid rising grocery costs. By adjusting to inflation, a family of four would need about $254.40 weekly for essentials. A stocked pantry facilitates meal preparation during emergencies like natural disasters or illnesses. It’s a wise investment, and careful organization and storage are essential for…
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Baby Idalia: An Infant Care Experience
My daughter recently participated in an Early Childhood Education class project at her high school. As part of the course, she was assigned a RealCare Baby 3 Infant Simulator for the weekend. The simulator was set to activate at 4pm on Friday and deactivate at 8pm on Sunday. Coincidentally, my…
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Amaretto Lattes and Crochet with Brae: A Learners Guide
Dear friend, Between the threat of Hurricane Idalia and the extended Labor Day, we’ve found ourselves with leisure time on our hands. My daughter, Braelyn, is talented at crochet, so I asked her to teach me. As it turns out, she’s a better teacher than I am a learner in…
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Instagram Suspended Vintage Virtues
This morning, I logged onto Vintage Virtue’s Instagram page to publish this post about 2 Peter 1:5-7. However, I was met with a message stating that the account was suspended. It only took two days of social media presence for Instagram to deem my account as inappropriate. Apparently, the account…
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As Culture Shifts, How Are You Maintaining Traditional Values?
Traditional Values Declining. Although there is “nothing new under the sun,” cultural values tend to undergo shifts over time. There is a growing trend towards individualism, self-centeredness, and the pursuit of wealth, reminiscent of historical civilizations like Sodom & Gomorrah and the Israelites of the Old Testament. According to a…
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The Joy in Meal Planning: Freeing up Time for Fun!
The author enjoys meal planning and has created breakfast and lunch menus for August to help reduce daily stress in cooking. Utilizing free printable calendars from General Mills and the school district menu for inspiration, they planned meals that included various dishes. This organization allowed for more leisure time, culminating…
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What’s Better than Pie and FREE Books?
The homeschooling journey began with Marjorie Price’s book on making apple pie, leading to a curriculum on exploring different cultures. Subsequent recipes for cherry and pumpkin pies enhanced learning about U.S. history and geography. The author appreciates Thrift Books for affordable resources while enjoying family cooking activities together.
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Great Depression Peanut Butter Bread Recipe & FREE History Lesson Plan
The content discusses a lesson plan on the Great Depression featuring a revamped Peanut Butter Bread recipe. The new version is cheaper and reflects the era’s resourcefulness while engaging middle and high school students in historical context, food rationing, and practical cooking techniques. Students will understand the challenges faced during…
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World Cake
At Coastal STEM Academy, the new homeschool year focuses on Exploring Countries and Cultures, following Adventures in U.S. History. A creative highlight was making a World Cake to celebrate learning about continents. The process involved baking, coloring frostings, and decorating with help from family, resulting in a delicious dessert to…
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Cookie Dough Experiment: A Parallel to the Body of Christ
At Coastal STEM Academy, we blend educational approaches to create engaging learning experiences. One experiment involved baking different cookies to understand the impact of varying ingredients, emphasizing unity and diversity. By altering baking surfaces, we learned how our environment affects outcomes, paralleling the significance of foundations in life and faith.…
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